
Penguin Magic Podcast (Erik Tait)
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03 Feb 2022 | Eric Dittelman - The Funny Side Of Mindreading - S3E16 | 00:28:40 | |
Eric Dittelman talks about making mind-reading funny, his mentor Bob Cassidy, and moving from magic to mentalism. Nick Locapo stops by the studio to discuss the featured product of the week from Riccardo Berdini. Before all of that the quickfire segment of the week is one where your favorite magicians share their favorite magic tricks in under five minutes; the YouTuber PigCake stops by for the Top Five Under Five. | |||
10 Feb 2022 | John Graham - From Close Up To The Stage - S3E17 | 00:32:28 | |
The author of the new book Stage By Stage, John Graham, discusses taking your act from close up to the biggest stages in the world. Nick Locapo discusses a bit of techno trickery in the featured product of the week. The show kicks off with one of the quickfire segments with Josh Janousky telling you his top five tricks in under five minutes. | |||
17 Feb 2022 | Josh Janousky - Animate Me Pictures Of Spider-Man! - S3E18 | 00:27:43 | |
Josh Janousky discusses how being an animator has influenced his magic, his creativity, and some of his work on the hit movie Spider-Man No Way Home. Nick Locapo stops by the studios to discuss the featured product of the week from Seth Race. Before all of that John Graham joins us for our quickfire segment where we discuss our favorite magic books to be trapped on a desert island with. | |||
24 Feb 2022 | Blackpool Magic Convention Recap - S3 E19 | 00:33:58 | |
Nick Locapo joins Erik Tait to recap the highlights of the Blackpool Magic Convention. The lads discuss the best tricks they saw at the biggest magic convention in the world, and The Vanishing Card from Nicholas Lawrence before its worldwide release. They also take a quick break to discuss the featured product of the week from Nicholas Lawrence. The show closes with a tribute to The Amazing Johnathan. | |||
03 Mar 2022 | Martin Braessas - The Magic Of Argentina - S3E20 | 00:29:44 | |
The main event is Martin Braessas. This Argentinian wonder worker shares with us the rich history of the magic of Argentina. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Anthony Owen. Before all of that Axel Hecklau shares his favorite tricks in our quickfire segment The Top Five Under Five. | |||
09 Mar 2022 | Ondřej Pšenička - Butterflys For Ukraine - S3E21 | 00:34:29 | |
Ondřej Pšenička joins the show to discuss The Butterfly Playing Cards for Ukraine, and a lot more. Nick Locapo stops by the studio to discuss the featured product of the week from Gabbo. Before all of that Erik Casey pops in for the quickfire segment where your favorite magicians talk to us about their favorite magic tricks. | |||
17 Mar 2022 | Erik Casey - Oops All Erik's Episode - S3E22 | 00:31:43 | |
Erik Casey joins the show to discuss Poker Test 2.0, and the trials and tribulations of creating a follow-up effect. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Cameron Francis. The show kicks off with one of the quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss their top five tricks in under five minutes with the incredible mentalist Eric Dittleman. | |||
24 Mar 2022 | Nikola Arkane - Sweden's Got Talent - S3E23 | 00:31:55 | |
Nikola Arkane joins the show fresh off her magical appearance on Sweden's Got Talent. She discusses her turn from 15 years as a children's performer in Ireland to national television in Sweden. Nick Locapo drops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Adrian Vega. Before all of that Eric Casey discusses the magic book that he would prefer should he be stranded upon a desert island. | |||
31 Mar 2022 | Laura London - Cheat - S3E24 | 00:31:33 | |
Laura London stops by the show to discuss the origin of her show Cheat, and where she's taking it. Nick Locapo pops in to discuss the featured product of the week from Rick Lax. Before all of that show kicks off with one of our quickfire segments. This week semi-finalist from Sweden's Got Talent, Nikola Arkane, considers the book she would like to have should she find herself on a desert island. | |||
07 Apr 2022 | Doc Dixon - Developing In Comedy - S3 E25 | 00:36:30 | |
Doc Dixon talks about developing comedy as a magician, finding your own voice, and goes on a bit of a rant. Nick Locapo stops by to discuss the featured product of the week from Roddy McGhie. Before all of that, we debut a new quickfire segment with the swiss army human Henri White where we find out what props and tricks are his everyday carry. | |||
14 Apr 2022 | Henri White - Swiss Army Human - S3E26 | 00:27:30 | |
Henri White is known across Europe as The Swiss Army Human. He's the theater manager for The Magic Circle in London, a managing partner of Studio 52, and a touring performer. He discusses all of this and more, as well as shares insights on the advantages of being useful. Nick Locapo drops by the studio to discuss the featured product of the week from Nicholas Lawrence, Before all of that FISM champion Shaun Farquhar shares the magic books he would take if he was stranded on a desert island. | |||
21 Apr 2022 | Kevin Reylek - How Custom Cards Are Created - S3E27 | 00:31:41 | |
Kevin Reylek heads up the card department at Penguin Magic, and he stops by the show to discuss how he started making some of the most popular custom decks in magic, and what's exciting him about the world of custom cards today. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Josh Burch. Before all of that the show starts off with one of the finest sleight of hand artists in London discussing her favorite magic books. Laura London joins the show for Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
28 Apr 2022 | Charles Greene III - The Mysteries of Ionia Unlocked - S3E28 | 00:36:54 | |
Author of the brand new book Ionia Magician Princess Secrets Unlocked, Charles Greene III joins the show to discuss the woman behind some of the most iconic posters from the golden age of magic. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Mark Elsdon. Before all of that the show kicks off with one of the quickfire segments where your favorite magicians have to describe their top five favorite tricks in under five minutes. This week Nikola Arkane stops by for the Top Five Under Five. | |||
05 May 2022 | Kim Andersen - Creativity Through Play - S3E29 | 00:31:20 | |
Kim Andersen joins the show to discuss the creation of his brand new effect Shrapnel. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured download of the week from Scott Alexander. Before all of that the show kicks off with Derek Ostovani talking to us about his top five tricks in under five minutes on the Top Five Under Five. | |||
12 May 2022 | Nick Diffatte - Offbeat - S3E30 | 00:29:22 | |
Nick Diffatte is one of the hottest names in comedy magic, and he shares a sneak peak of his new book Offbeat, which will be dropping at Magic Live. Nick Locapo stops by to discuss the featured product of the week from Bob Cassidy. Before all of that a mainstay of the Chicago magic scene for more than 40 years, Tom Dobrowolsky shares with us the magic in his pockets in The Every Day Carry. | |||
19 May 2022 | Harry Nardi - A New Generation - S3E31 | 00:26:31 | |
Harry Nardi joins Erik Tait to discuss the joy of teaching magic in a meaningful way. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Nicholas Lawrence. Before all of that the show kicks off with Blaise Serra considering the magic book he would take on a desert island. | |||
26 May 2022 | Tom Dobrowolski - The Student Of The Master - S3E32 | 00:25:01 | |
Tom Dobrowlski regails us with stories of his mentor James Patrick Ryan, one of Chicago's premiere bar magicians. Nick Locapo stops by to discuss the featured product of the week from John George. Before all of that Henri White has some deep thoughts about the one magic book he would take with him if he were stranded on a desert island. | |||
02 Jun 2022 | Blaise Serra - Precise Creativity - S3E33 | 00:27:21 | |
Blaise Serra is a performer and creator who has consulted for some of the biggest stars in magic. His clean effects are both precise and jaw-dropping. In this interview, he shares his method for creating new effects and answers some thought-provoking questions about lasagna. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Leo Reed. Before all of that, the show kicks off with card creator Kevin Reylek discussing his everyday carry. | |||
09 Jun 2022 | Phil Smith - The Maestro Of Marks - S3E34 | 00:28:03 | |
Phil Smith is the mind behind some of the most popular decks of marked cards in the world. He discusses how got started on the path to paper, as well as the history behind some of his most popular designs. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Bizzaro. Before all of that, we kick off the show with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss their favorite books. Los Angeles card phenom Jeremy Griffith starts the podcast with Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
16 Jun 2022 | Lady Sarah & Keith Fields - The Magic Soiree - S3E35 | 00:31:52 | |
Lady Sarah & Keith Fields are an internationally acclaimed double act that also runs one of the premiere dinner shows in the midwest, known as The Magic Soiree. They discuss how they got their dinner show off the ground, and how a husband and wife became a double act. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from G. Before all of that Laura London kicks off the show in the quick-fire segment The Top FIve Under Five, where she shares her top five tricks in under five minutes. | |||
23 Jun 2022 | Lady Sarah & Keith Fields - Developing A Duo Act - S3E36 | 00:25:00 | |
Lady Sarah and Keith Fields return to discuss not only how they developed their duo act, but discuss the finer points of working as a team to perform comedy magic. Nick Locapo stops by to discuss the featured product of the week from Aljaz Son. Before all of that, the show stops off with everyone's favorite quickfire segment where Harry Nardi discusses one of his favorite magic books in the segment Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
30 Jun 2022 | Nick Locapo & Erik Tait - The Penguins At The Magic Castle -S3E37 | 00:42:23 | |
Nick Locapo and Erik Tait discuss their recent shows at The Magic Castle, and they discuss the State Of The Penguin. It's a discussion of the latest tricks such as Ctrl-C, Brain Child, Flip Balm, Boom Box, and more. The show is brought to you by the featured product of the week from Adrian Vega. Plus, you'll hear stories about The Magic Castle, Nick & Erik's Castle Lecture, and what it's like to perform at The Mystique Dining Lounge. | |||
07 Jul 2022 | Anna DeGuzman - To Instagram & Beyond - S3E38 | 00:30:10 | |
Anna DeGuzman discusses her rise to social media stardom, her corporate shows, and a conscious shift in her brand. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week, and one of the biggest mentalism projects we have ever done with Richard Osterlind. Before all of that the show kicks off with a quickfire segment. Blaise Serra gets put in the hot seat and under a clock when he has to list his top five tricks in under five minutes on The Top Five Under Five. | |||
14 Jul 2022 | Spidey - Standing Ovation On Television - S3E39 | 00:31:12 | |
Spidey joins the show to discuss getting a standing ovation from Teller on TV, as well as the finer points of teaching magic on YouTube as well as curating your own online content. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Paul Vigil. Before all of that, the show starts off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss the magic in their pockets. This week Curtis Kam joins us for The Everyday Carry. | |||
21 Jul 2022 | Tobias Dostal - The Intersection Of Fine Art And Magic - S3E40 | 00:32:56 | |
Tobias Dostal is an installation and mixed media artist who also happens to be one of the most wildly creative magicians in the world. His mega-hit tricks, Silhouette and Optix took the magic world by storm. He sits down to discuss the intersection of being a visual artist and being a magician, and a lot more. Nick Locapo stops by to discuss the featured product of the week from Brent Braun. Before all of the Jeremy Griffith is in the hot seat when he has to list his top five tricks in under five minutes in the Top Five Under Five. Le Voyage Dans la Lun (A Trip to the Moon) by Georges Méliès: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNLZntSdyKE | |||
28 Jul 2022 | Hans-Joachim Brucherseifer - The Erdnase Film - S3E41 | 00:27:57 | |
The director of the new film Expert At The Card Table - Finding Erdnase, Hans-Joachim Brucherseifer, joins the show to discuss the film and it's unique visual style. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Rick Lax. Before all of that the show kicks off with one of our quickfire segments. This week magician, mentalist, bubble artist, and regurgitation Keiron The Mighty does Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
04 Aug 2022 | Jeremy Griffith - We Will Talk About FISM Next Week - S3E42 | 00:39:42 | |
Jeremy Griffith discusses his beautiful card magic videos on Instagram, his magic, and so much more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Chris Funk. This week's quickfire segment features Spidey discussing the magic book he would want to be lost at sea with in the segment Desert Island Magic Books. Erik Thanks you for the support at FISM and tells you how he placed. | |||
11 Aug 2022 | Erik Tait - The World Championships of Magic - S3E43 | 00:57:10 | |
Nick Locapo hijacks the show this week to take you behind the scenes at FISM Quebec 2022. Go along for the ride as Erik Tait competes in the World Championships of Magic. Find out what happened and what it takes to bring home a trophy from the toughest magic competition in the world. | |||
18 Aug 2022 | Laurent Piron & Hugo Van De Plas - FISM Stage Grand Prix Winners - S3E44 | 00:31:49 | |
Laurent Piron and Hugo Van De Plas discuss the magic that earned them the Stage Grand Prix at FISM Quebec. They discuss how the act was developed, their road to FISM, and how a sheet of paper came to charm the world. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Andy Nyman. Before all of that Tobias Dostal joins the show to discuss his Desert Island Magic Book. | |||
25 Aug 2022 | Mortenn Christiansen - World Champion of Comedy Magic - S3E45 | 00:29:57 | |
The new world champion of Comedy Magic, Mortenn Christiansen joins the show to discuss his huge victory at FISM, and he explains the mystery of the two ducks. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Nicholas Lawrence. Before all of that we keep feature our Every Day Carry segment with Danish magician Kim Andersen telling you about the magic he never leaves his house without. | |||
01 Sep 2022 | Larry Wilmore - Story Driven Sleight Of Hand - S3E46 | 00:36:08 | |
Larry Wilmore is an Emmy and Peabody-winning writer, performer, and television producer. When he is not creating hit TV shows, he performs beautiful story-driven sleight of hand magic. He discusses his approach to magic and his relationship with the art form. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from R Paul Wilson. Before all of that author of the new book Ionia, Magician Princess Secrets Unlock, Charles Green III, joins the show for Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
08 Sep 2022 | Kieron The Mighty - Bubbles & Beyond - S3E47 | 00:28:27 | |
Tik Tok sensation and regurgitation sensation Kieron Johnson, also known as Kieron Lefever discusses his rise meteoric rise on Tik Tok, mixing the allied arts with magic, and a lot more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Jay Noblezada. Before all of that Jeremy Griffith stops by the show to discuss the magic he never leaves the house without. | |||
15 Sep 2022 | Gleb Tsarou - World Champion of Originality - S3E48 | 00:27:51 | |
FISM winner for Most Original Close-Up act Gleb Tsarou stops by the show to discuss how video game culture inspired his award-winning act. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Derek Ostavani. Before all of that another world champion stops by the show to have a serious think about what reading material he would like if he were stranded at sea. Mortenn Christiansen is back for Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
22 Sep 2022 | Alexandra Duvivier - Magic As A University Degree In France - S3E49 | 00:27:36 | |
Alexandra Duvivier discusses her theater The Double Fond, and how you can earn an actual university degree in magic from France. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Rhoddy McGhie. Before all of that the show kicks off with the YouTube sensation Spidey telling you his top five tricks in under five minutes in a segment we call The Top Five Under Five. | |||
29 Sep 2022 | David Jonathan - Focused Creativity - S3E50 | 00:28:20 | |
David Jonathan joins the show this week to discuss his approach to creativity, working with another creator on the other side of the globe, and a lot more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Reynold Alexander. Before all of that, Kieron Johnson, also known as Kieron Lefever, discusses the magic he never leaves his house without on The Everyday Carry. | |||
06 Oct 2022 | Harrison Greenbaum - The Mad Apple - S3E51 | 00:28:01 | |
Harrison Greenbaum stops by the show to discuss his starring role in the brand new Cirque De Soliel show Mad Apple. Nick Locapo talks the featured product of the week from Roberto GIobbi. Before all of that we kick off the show with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians talk their favorite tricks. Kim Andersen talks his top five tricks in under five minutes on the Top Five Under Five. | |||
13 Oct 2022 | Nick Locapo - State Of The Penguin & Product Teaser - S3E52 | 00:39:14 | |
Nick Locapo stops by the show to do our semi-regular State Of The Penguin. Erik & Nick talk Light Year, dive deep on Past Present Future, and tease some products that are coming out. Get a sneak preview of Color Sync by David Jonathan, and what is sure to be one of the hit products of the year, Laced Up by Donnavan Mount. Also, hear where your favorite Penguins are going to be performing soon. | |||
20 Oct 2022 | Markobi - The World Champion of Card Magic - S4E1 | 00:25:38 | |
Markobi, the recently crowned World Champion of Card Magic, joins the show to discuss his victory at FISM, his road to competition, and an in-depth discussion of marrying your technique to your character. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Chad Long. Before all of that, the show kicks off with David Rangel, the older half of Houston's favorite father/son duo, joining the show to discuss the magic he never leaves the house without in The Everyday Carry. | |||
27 Oct 2022 | Farrell Dillon - Newest Show On The Las Vegas Strip - S4E2 | 00:31:25 | |
Farrell Dillon stops by the show to discuss his show on The Las Vegas Strip. Nick Locapo talks up the featured product of the week from Takamiz Usui. The show kicks off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians count off their top five tricks in under five minutes. This week Erik Casey joins us for the Top 5 Under 5. | |||
03 Nov 2022 | Curtis Kam - Coins Are The Haiku Of Magic - S4E3 | 00:23:17 | |
The Wizard of Waikiki, Curtis Kam, stops by the show to discuss coins, coin magic, and the magic of Hawaii. Nick Locapo joins the show to discuss the featured product of the week from R. Paul Wilson. Before all of that the show kicks off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians have a serious think about the magic literature they would prefer in the event of a shipwreck. Alexandra Duviver joins us on Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
10 Nov 2022 | Luis Olmedo - The Coin Of A FISM Champion - S4E4 | 00:25:06 | |
1st Place of Micro Magic at FISM Quebec 2022 winner, Luis Olmedo joins the show. He discusses winning at his 3rd FISM, overcoming the technical difficulties during his show, and what to do after becoming a World Champion. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Justin Flom and Rick Lax. Before all of that David Johnathan has a think about what literature he would like in the segment Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
17 Nov 2022 | Nick Locapo - Black Friday Sneak Peak - S4E5 | 00:34:42 | |
Nick Locapo and Erik Tait break down the brand-new tricks being launched in Penguin's Early Black Friday special. Plus, find out more about the huge all-day Penguin Live stream. Get some behind the scenes on the latest tricks, and find out how you can win some free magic when Nick and Erik go live for a marathon 13 hour live stream on YouTube and PenguinMagic.com | |||
24 Nov 2022 | Preston Nyman - Tenyo Appreciation Episode - S4E6 | 00:33:34 | |
Preston Nyman takes over the show with a charming chat about the wonders of Tenyo tricks. In this special episode, we air lengthier conversations with Preston Nyman and his favorite oddball effects, as well as an expansive conversation with Axel Hecklau on his favorite tricks and the deep mysteries they allow him to share with his audience. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Nicholas Lawrence. Then we close things out with a thank you to everyone who tuned in to our early Black Friday Live Stream. | |||
01 Dec 2022 | Anna DeGuzman - New Platforms - S4E7 | 00:28:47 | |
Anna DeGuzman drops by the show to discuss embarking on a new platform to more directly connect with her audience. Nick Locapo pops into the studio to discuss the featured product of the week from Emran Riaz. Before all of that the show kicks off with one of the quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss their top five tricks in under five minutes. Irish wonder worker Nikola Arkane starts the show on the Top Five Under Five. | |||
08 Dec 2022 | Alyx Hilshey - From Street To Stage - S4E8 | 00:28:55 | |
Alyx Hilshey joins the show fresh off her most theater run to discuss honing her show on the street and moving it to a theme park as well as theaters across the country. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Alex Linian. Before all of that, the show kicks off with one of our quick-fire segments where your favorite magicians consider the reading material they'd appreciate at sea. This week Bill Abbott joins us on Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
15 Dec 2022 | David & Jacob Rangel - Father & Son Miracles - S4E9 | 00:29:29 | |
Father and son duo David & Jacob Rangel join the show to discuss how they went from father and son to business partners, their show, and a lot more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Bill Goldman. Before all of that, the show kicks off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians contemplate the reading material they want with them if they were washed up on a desert island. This week Nick Diffatte joins us on Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
22 Dec 2022 | Oz Pearlman - The Original Penguin - S4E10 | 00:29:47 | |
Oz Pearlman stops by the show to discuss how he got involved with Penguin and his run on America's Got Tallent. Nick Locapo joins us in the studio to discuss the featured product of the week from Scott Alexander. Before all of that, the show kicks off with Alexandra Duvivier discussing the tricks she never leaves the house without in the Everyday Carry. | |||
29 Dec 2022 | Oz Pearlman Pt 2 - The NFL & Ultramarathons - S4E11 | 00:26:18 | |
Oz Pearlman returns to the show to fill us in on performing for NFL superstars and breaking world records in running. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Nicholas Lawrence. Before all of that, friend of the show and street performer extraordinaire Alyx Hilshey discusses her desert island magic book. | |||
05 Jan 2023 | Nick Locapo - 2022 Year In Review - S4E12 | 00:54:16 | |
Nick Locapo and Erik Tait break down all of the greatest tricks of the year. The boys talk through all of the physical releases put out by Penguin Magic, discuss their favorite effects, and tease some exciting new things coming in 2023. It's the annual Penguin Magic Podcast year in review! | |||
12 Jan 2023 | Eric Leclerc - Revealing A Fooler - S4E13 | 00:33:05 | |
Eric Leclerc talks fooling Penn & Teller and then revealing his method to the world. Or did he? Get the blow-by-blow on this Canadian Wild Man's Fool Us Run and so much more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from John Bannon. Before all of that, Bill Abbott stops by the show to tell us his top five tricks in under five minutes on the Top Five Under Five. | |||
19 Jan 2023 | Eric Leclerc Pt 2- Behind The Big Trick Energy - S4E14 | 00:29:53 | |
Eric Leclerc returns to the show to talk about his new live show Smokus Pocus and give us a behind-the-scenes look at Big Trick Energy. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Nathan Kranzo. Before all of that, we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians tell us the magic they never leave the house without. Charles Green III, the author of Ionia - Secrets Unlocked, shares with us his everyday carry. | |||
26 Jan 2023 | Siegfried & Joy - Las Vegas Via Germany - S4E15 | 00:31:25 | |
The new superstars of magic Siegfried & Joy, share a rare interview about their act and their high-energy cutting-edge comedy magic. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Roddy McGhie. Before all of that, we start things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss the books they'd love to have while lost at sea. This week Jacob Rangel joins us on Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
02 Feb 2023 | Jamy Ian Swiss - The Johnny Thompson Books - S4E16 | 00:34:31 | |
Jamy Ian Swiss discusses writing The Magic of Johnny Thompson, his essays in Shattering Illusions, and so much more. Nick Locapo stops by to discuss the featured product of the week by Nicholas Lawrence. Before all of that, the show kicks off with prolific creator David Jonathan talking about his top five tricks in under five minutes. | |||
09 Feb 2023 | Jamy Ian Swiss - Shattering Illusions - S4E17 | 00:41:53 | |
Jamy Ian Swiss returns to discuss his ground breaking book Shattering Illusions, and give a deep discussion of exposure. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Roberto Giobbi. Before all of that the show starts off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss the magic they never leave the house without. Alyx Hilshey joins us for the Every Day Carry. Red Card by Roberto Giobbi: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16841
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16 Feb 2023 | Iain Bailey - Wand-O-Blocks & Other Relatable Props - S4E18 | 00:29:41 | |
Iain Bailey, creator of the new effect Wand-O-Blocks drops by the show to discuss his latest effect as well as share how he has turned relatable props from his day job into a parlor act that audiences love. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Roddy McGhie. Before all of that, the show kicks off with a legacy in the magic industry Harry Nardi joins us for one of our quickfire segments, where he shares with us his top five tricks in under five minutes on the top five under five. | |||
23 Feb 2023 | Nick Locapo & Erik Tait - Blackpool 2023 Wrap-up - S4E19 | 00:57:07 | |
Nick Locapo joins Erik Tait on the show to recap Blackpool 2023. They discuss the hottest tricks in the seaside convention, talk about what it's like at the biggest magic convention in the world, and chat about Erik Tait working both the Penguin Booth and as one of the headliners at his first European convention. In the middle the boys take a break to tell you about the featured product of the week from Nathan Kranzo. It's an episode you won't want to miss. | |||
02 Mar 2023 | Bill Abbott - Pearls of Wisdom From The Guy Who Made The Tricks - S4E20 | 00:26:49 | |
Bill Abbott stops by the show to talk about his show in St. Augustine, Florida, creating his wildly successful effects and a lot more. Nick Locapo discusses the featured product of the week from Chad Long. Before all of that Entertainment Director of The Chicago Magic Lounge, Benjamin Barnes tells us about the magic he never leaves the house without in The Everyday Carry. | |||
09 Mar 2023 | Benjamin Barnes - The Chicago Magic Lounge - S4E21 | 00:29:43 | |
Benjamin Barnes takes a break from being the entertainment director of the Chicago Magic Lounge to talk to us about his beautiful venue and the amazing performers on his roster. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Dan Harlan. Before all of that, Iain Bailey joins us for one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss their favorite magic books. | |||
16 Mar 2023 | Leah Orleans - Tiny Girl Big Show - S4E22 | 00:32:49 | |
Leah Orleans takes a break from touring and astonishing audiences across the country to talk to us about how she took her show from the street to the stage. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Ram Cohen. Before all of that we kick off the show with Chicago wonder worker Tom Dobrowolski discussing the magic book he would take to a desert island in our recurring segment Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
23 Mar 2023 | Tom Gaddis - The Underground Legend of Ron Bauer - S4E23 | 00:23:44 | |
Tom Gaddis stops by the show to discuss the author of the Private Studies series and his mentor, the legendary magician Ron Bauer. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Roddy McGhie. Before all of that Entertainment Director of The Chicago Magic Lounge Benjamin Barnes joins the show for our quickfire segment Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
30 Mar 2023 | Roddy McGhie - Creating Miracles - S4E24 | 00:31:10 | |
Roddy McGhie joins the show to discuss his approach to creating some of the wildest effects in magic. Anna Deguzman stops by the show to discuss the props she never leaves the house without. Nick Locapo pops in via zoom to discuss the featured product of the week from Rick Lax. | |||
06 Apr 2023 | Magick Balay - Don't Blink Magic Shop - S4 E25 | 00:24:00 | |
Magick Balay joins the show from his brand-new magic shop in New York City to discuss what makes a brick-and-mortar shop incredible. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Nicholas Lawrence. Before all of that, the author of Ionia: Secrets Unlocked, Charles Green the 3rd, stays true to his name and gives us his top three tricks in under five minutes. | |||
13 Apr 2023 | Cameron Young - The Business of Magic & Performing with Moxie Jillette - S4E26 | 00:24:22 | |
Cameron Young has been on Britain's Got Talent, Penn & Teller Fool Us, and now he's here to talk to you about the Business of Magic. He also announces his new show with Moxie Jillette at the Edinburgh Fringe. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Paul Curry. Before all of that we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss the literature they would love to be lost at sea with. This week David Rangel joins us for Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
20 Apr 2023 | Stacey Stardust - Producing Underground Shows - S4E27 | 00:27:08 | |
Stacey Stardust stops by the show to talk about how she got her start in producing underground shows and how she attracts audiences and top talent. Nick Locapo pops by to discuss the featured product of the week from Scott Alexander. Before all of that we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss the literature they would love to be lost at sea with. This week Tom Gaddis joins us on Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
27 Apr 2023 | John Bannon - Off The Record, On The QT, and Very Hush Hush - S4E28 | 00:37:57 | |
John Bannon stops by the show to discuss his brand new book Off The Record, On The QT, and Very Hush Hush. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Mark Elsdon. Before all of that things kick off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss their top five tricks when put on a clock that only gives them five minutes. This week Iain Bailey, creator of Wand-O-Blocks talks his top five under five. | |||
04 May 2023 | Gabriella Lester - The Dangerous Woman From The North - S4E29 | 00:26:30 | |
Gabriella Lester joins the show to discuss her penchant for large-scale escapes, motorcycle racing, and a whole lot more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from John George. Before all of that, the show kicks off with one of the quickfire segments where Meadow Perry, bubble magician extraordinaire, shares the book she would love to be lost at sea with on Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
11 May 2023 | Meadow Perry - The Bubble Queen - S4E30 | 00:25:27 | |
The main event is the bubble queen Meadow Perry. We discuss her fascination with bubbles, combining them with magic, and her upcoming appearance at the Magic Castle. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Luke Dancy. Before all of that, we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss the magic they never leave the house without. This week Gabriella Lester joins us for the Everyday Carry. | |||
18 May 2023 | Dr. Cyril Thomas - The Psychology of Rubberbands - S4E31 | 00:30:38 | |
Dr. Cyril Thomas joins us to discuss rubber band magic, producing his own products, and his actual research into the real psychology of magic. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Ricardo Berdini. Before all of that, we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians share the magic they won't leave the house without. This week Tom Gaddis joins us for The Everyday Carry. | |||
25 May 2023 | Shawn Farquhar & Melody Munoz - The IBM 101st Convention - S4E32 | 00:28:16 | |
This week we turn to our friends at the International Brotherhood of Magicians and give you a sneak peek into their convention coming up in July. We discuss the best way to prep for the competition, preview the incredible acts, and find out all of the news that's fit to dish with this incredible convention with the talent booker Shawn Farqhuar and the chair of the competition Melody Munoz. Plus, Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from R Paul Wilson. | |||
01 Jun 2023 | Lindsey Noel - Creating The Room - S4E33 | 00:36:12 | |
Lindsey Noel graces the show to discuss her show in Philedelphia Magic Above Standard, as well as what magicians can learn from the burlesque scene. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Derek Ostovani. Before all of that we kick things off with a quickfire segment featuring the world champion of comedy magic, Mortenn Christiansen talks about his every day carry. | |||
08 Jun 2023 | Jack Grady - The Master of Memes - S4E34 | 00:29:48 | |
Jack Grady, the fastest magician to be booted off of America's Got Talent and a bonafide Tik Tok and Instagram stops by the show to discuss his unique approach to combining Gen-Z pop culture with the art of magic. Nick Locapo joins the podcast to discuss the featured product of the week from G. Before all of that we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians consider the reading material they would want if they crossed the ocean. This week Dr. Cyril Thomas is stranded at sea in our segment Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
15 Jun 2023 | Ken Weber - Maximum Entertainment At The World's Fair - S4E35 | 00:28:28 | |
Ken Webber stops by the show to discuss his hit book Maximum Entertainment, the things he is seeing in the performing circuit that excite him, and discuss his time working as the official magician for the RCA Pavillion at The World's Fair in New York City. Nick Locapo pops in to discuss the featured product of the week from Emran Riaz. Before all of that we kick things off with everyone's favorite thought experiment where we consider the books we want when lost at sea. This week Gabriella Lester joins us for Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
22 Jun 2023 | Nick Locapo - State Of The Penguin - Six Month Product Checkup - S4E36 | 01:21:13 | |
Nick Locapo and Erik Tait break down the releases of the last six months and check on who could be an early contender for Trick of the Year. The lads also preview some new releases that will be dropping soon. In addition, they cover the featured product of the week from Nate Kranzo. It's a massive episode with a sneak peak behind the curtains at Penguin Magic. It's the six month product checkup. | |||
29 Jun 2023 | Tommy Cooper The Musical - Dai Smith, Allyson Summerhayes, and Stefan Pejic - S4E37 | 00:32:44 | |
Dai Smith, Allyson Summerhayes, and Stefan Pejic join the show to discuss their wild project, Tommy Cooper: The Musical. This show recently finished some incredible previews, and we get a behind-the-scenes look. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Chad Long. Before all that, Roddie McGhie negotiates an entire library of choices in our segment Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
06 Jul 2023 | Jason Suran - Going Viral From A Blog - S4E38 | 00:25:57 | |
New York-based mentalist Jason Suran joins us to talk about his regular gig at Speak Easy Magic and how his virtual show went worldwide when he was mentioned in a blog. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Paul Vigil. Before all of that, we kick things off with Desert Island Magic Books, with Jack Grady telling us the magic literature he would love to be lost at sea with. | |||
13 Jul 2023 | Bobby Borgia - Kellar's Magic & Comedy Club - S4E39 | 00:27:44 | |
Bobby Borgia stops by the show to talk to the listeners about Kellar's Magic & Comedy Club, as well as preview the upcoming show with Erik, Garrett Thomas, and TJ Miller. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Dan Harlan. Before all of that Cameron Young pops back on the show to talk about his every day carry. | |||
20 Jul 2023 | Alex Zander - Beyond The IBM - S4E40 | 00:26:07 | |
Former international president of The IBM, Alex Zander, stops by the show to discuss his time running the world's largest magic organization and his work touring North America, performing in fairs and festivals. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Rick Lax and Justin Flom. Before all of that, the producer of Magic Above Standard, Lindsey Noel, hops on the show to discuss her everyday carry. | |||
27 Jul 2023 | David Goldrake - The Road to Vegas Live from IBM Atlanta - S4E41 | 00:32:31 | |
David Goldrake is interviewed live on stage from the International Brotherhood of Magicians convention in Atlanta. He discusses discovering magic in Luxembourg, traveling Europe, and getting his own grand illusion show in Las Vegas. Nick Locapo discusses the featured product of the week from Jay Noblezada. Before all of that Dr. Cyril Thomas shares his top five tricks in under five minutes on The Top Five Under Five. | |||
03 Aug 2023 | Jeffrey Wang - The Master Of The Sleeve - S4E42 | 00:26:36 | |
Jeffrey Wang spares a few minutes for the show before competing in the IBM close-up contest. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Nathan Kranzo. Before all of that the show kicks off with Preston Nyman sharing his every day carry. | |||
10 Aug 2023 | Moxie Jillette & Cameron Young - Taking On The Fringe - S4E3 | 00:34:13 | |
Moxie Jillette and Cameron Young preview their new show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Takamiz Usui. Before all of that we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss the literature they would wash up on a desert island with. This week Krystyn Lambert joins us for Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
17 Aug 2023 | Simone Turkington - The Magic Of The 60's S4E44 | 00:24:54 | |
Simone Turkington joins the show from Magic Live to discuss her 60's infused show, coming to magic as a grown-up, and a lot more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from the Penguin Magic Team. Before all of that, the bubble queen Meadow Perry pops on the show for The Everyday Carry. | |||
24 Aug 2023 | Alexx Alexxander - Vanishing The Hollywood Sign - S4E45 | 00:27:46 | |
Alexx Alexxander, one of Norway's biggest stars in magic, joins the show to discuss his first-ever engagement at The Magic Castle and his plan to vanish the Hollywood sign. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Brent Braun. Before all of that, the show kicks off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss the literature they would love to be lost at sea with. This week, Lindsey Noel joins us for Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
31 Aug 2023 | Tony Hassini Part 1 - The International Magic Society - S4E46 | 00:32:42 | |
Tony Hassini stops by the show to discuss the IMS, The Merlin Award, working on the Magical Burger King Commercials, and his relationship with Tony Corinda. Nick Locapo pops in to discuss the featured product of the week from Ricardo Berdini. This is the start of a two-part in-depth episode, and one you won't want to miss. | |||
07 Sep 2023 | Tony Hassini Part 2 - The Merlin Award & Fact Checking - S4E47 | 00:39:08 | |
Tony Hassini finishes his conversation with Erik Tait about the Merlin Award, The International Magician's Society, and some of the controversy surrounding it. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Paul Curry. No quick fire segment in this show, it's all about the main event. | |||
14 Sep 2023 | Gustav Kuhn & Dr. Alice Pailhes - From Lab To Stage - S4E48 | 00:31:27 | |
Gustav Kuhn and Dr Alice Pailhes discuss their new book, The Psychology of Magic From Lab to Stage, and what magicians can learn from studying the psychology of magic in a laboratory setting. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Nicholas Lawrence. Before all of that, social media star Jack Grady joins us for The Everyday Carry. Revamp by Nicholas Lawrence: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/14588
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21 Sep 2023 | Krystyn Lambert Pt 1 - Discovering Yourself - S4E49 | 00:31:39 | |
Krystyn Lambert joins the show for the first of a two-part episode. She discusses joining the Junior Program, moving to serious mentalism, and much more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Alexander Marsh. Before all of that, we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians share with us the magic they never leave the house without. Jason Suran lays it out in The Everyday Carry. | |||
28 Sep 2023 | Krystyn Lambert Pt2 - Cold Reading & Compassion -S4E50 | 00:30:09 | |
Krystyn Lambert returns to finish her conversation about cold reading, handling your audience with compassion, and writing for Genii magazine. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Dee Christopher. Before all that we start things off with a quickfire segment. Marc Desouza discusses the literature he would love to be lost at sea with on Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
05 Oct 2023 | Michael Ammar Pt 1 - Easy To Master Miracles - S4E51 | 00:26:06 | |
Michael Ammar stops by the show to discuss the origin of Easy To Master Miracles and performing on The Late Show with David Letterman. Nick Locapo pops in to discuss the featured product of the week from Nicholas Lawrence. Before all of that, we kick off the show with Jason Suran telling us the literature he would love to be lost at sea with on Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
12 Oct 2023 | Michael Ammar Pt 2 - The Professor As A Mentor & FISM - S4E52 | 00:22:25 | |
This week we feature the second half of our conversation with Michael Ammar. We discuss his relationship with Dai Vernon, his FISM win, and a lot more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Craig Petty. Before all of that, we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss the literature they would love to be lost at sea with. This week Simmone Turkington joins us for the Everyday Carry. | |||
19 Oct 2023 | Meir Yedid - Traveling The World With Your Fingers - S5E1 | 00:33:03 | |
Meir Yedid has traveled the world performing an act that has his fingers vanish, appear, and transform. He has also become a publisher and caretaker of the work of many prominent magicians. This week he discusses his work, the accident that claimed one of his fingers, and how he has kept alive the work of some of the most important magicians of the modern age. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Gogo Cuerva. Before all of that Marc DeSouza shares with us the magic he never leaves the house without on The Everyday Carry. | |||
26 Oct 2023 | Danny Orleans - The Business of Tradeshows - S5E2 | 00:39:17 | |
Danny Orleans, one of the busiest tradeshow magicians in the world, stops by the show to discuss how to get into the corporate market and shares his insights on the magic industry after being a product reviewer for twenty-five years. Nick Locapo discusses the featured product of the week from R Paul Wilson. Before all of that, we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians share the literature they would love to be lost at sea with. This week Cameron Young, fresh off his award-winning run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, joins us for Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
31 Oct 2023 | Krystyn Lambert - 2023 Halloween Tarot Special - S5E3 | 00:36:32 | |
Krystyn Lambert joins us for a special Halloween episode! We talk tarot, witchcraft, spiritualism, and all the ooky spooky themes that crop up in magic around this time of year. This wide-ranging discussion is a fascinating look into the themes that permeate the bizarre magic of today. | |||
02 Nov 2023 | Erik Casey - The Perfect Oil & Water - S5E4 | 00:30:13 | |
Erik Casey stops by the show from the IBM Convention in Pittsburgh to discuss Perfect Oil & Water and so much more. Nick Locapo joins the show for an unbiased review of the single greatest card trick that has ever been released. Before all of that, Danny Orleans tells us the literature he would love to be lost at sea with on Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
09 Nov 2023 | Paul Romhany - Vanish Magazine & Chaplain - S5E5 | 00:37:33 | |
Paul Romhany, the publisher of Vanish Magazine, stops by the show to discuss the future of magic, his performances as Chaplain, and a lot more. Nick Locapo gives you a closer look at our featured product of the week from Kyle Purnell. Before all of that, the runner-up from the IBM Close-Up Contest and rising star in Magic Dreygon tells us about his everyday carry. | |||
16 Nov 2023 | Wes Barker - Stunt Magic & Deep Thoughts - S5E6 | 00:38:11 | |
Wes Barker stops by the show to discuss his incredible rise on YouTube, his creative process for comedy magic, and his decision to reveal the method on his effect from Penn & Teller: Fool Us! Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week by Nate Kranzo. Before all of that the show kicks off with Simone Turkington talking about the magic she never leaves the house without on The Everyday Carry. | |||
23 Nov 2023 | Ferran & Dreygon - Champions In The Making - S5E7 | 00:31:08 | |
Ferran & Dreygon, the first and second-place winners of the 2023 IBM Gold Cups Close-Up Contest come on the show to discuss their road to the podium, what drives them to compete, and how they earned their trophies. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from R. Paul Wilson. Before all of that, comedy legend Keith Fields tells us the magic he never leaves the house without on The Everyday Carry. | |||
30 Nov 2023 | Dustin Tavella - America's Got Talent & Beyond - S5E8 | 00:31:36 | |
The season 16 winner of America's Got Talent Dustin Tavella stops by the show to discuss his path to one of the biggest prizes on a television gameshow. Nick Locapo discusses the featured product of the week by Gaetan Bloom. Before all of that the show kicks off with one of the world's best tradeshow magicians, Danny Orleans, on The Everyday Carry. | |||
07 Dec 2023 | Marc DeSouza - Competitions and The Next North American Competitors - S5E9 | 00:26:51 | |
Marc DeSouza stops by the show to discuss competitions, getting ready to compete at higher levels and a secret project he has been working on. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the week's featured product from Roberto Giobbi. Before all of that we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians tell us the magic they never leave the house without. This week, IBM Close-Up champion Ferran joins us for the Everyday Carry. | |||
14 Dec 2023 | Mario Daniel - Portugal's Biggest Star - S5E10 | 00:28:06 | |
Mario Daniel has one of the largest television audiences in Portugal's history and has created wildly popular dramatic shows that play in some of Europe's most prestigious theaters to rave reviews. He discusses that as well as his collaboration with David Copperfield. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Derek Ostovani. Before all of that, we kick things off with up-and-coming close-up phenomenon Dreygon on Desert Island Magic Books. | |||
21 Dec 2023 | Pete Sciarrino - PAS Magic & The YouTube Revolution - S5E11 | 00:24:56 | |
Pete Sciarrino joins us to talk about his meteoric climb to more than nine million subscribers on YouTube and how he keeps his magic fresh with his content schedule. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Bill Goldman. Before all of that, we kick things off with our quickfire segment, where your favorite magicians discuss with us the literature they would love to be lost at sea with. This week, Genii Book Reviewer Francis Menotti joins us for Desert Island Magic Books. |